Assistant City Attorney IV
CITY ATTORNEY
Would you like to work with the City that CARES? The City of Chesapeake is an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play and we are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team. If you have a passion for public service, this is the position for you!
The successful candidate will perform the following tasks:
The successful candidate will perform the following tasks:
- Provides legal advice on complex issues to departments and agencies of the City; provides oral and written legal opinions.
- Drafts ordinances, contracts, petitions, motions, orders, pleadings, resolutions, leases, deeds, license agreements, policies, writs and other legal documents.
- Reviews, revises, and approves proposed ordinances, contracts, policies, procedures, and other documents for legal sufficiency.
- Provides legal representation to the City in judiciary and administrative proceedings, including trial and appellate work. Serves as “first chair” litigator in major court cases and manages significant caseload, including interviewing witnesses, preparing and reviewing exhibits, legal research, evidentiary motions.
- Provides specific legal guidance and representation to City staff in ongoing matters before the court and administrative and regulatory bodies.
- Participates in mediation and pre-trial settlement conferences and makes recommendations to the City Attorney regarding proposed resolution of disputes.
- Attends citizen meetings for purposes of responding to legal questions and providing legal explanation of City programs and issues.
- Assists the City Attorney in administrative investigations concerning matters of concern to the City Council and the City Manager.
- Attends staff, commission, Council, Board, and other professional meetings to exchange information or provide legal counsel.
- Facilitates major property acquisitions for City projects, including title work, document preparation, and condemnations. Conducts real estate closings.
- Mediates disputes involving the City or any of its boards, commissions, or committees.
- Oversees work of more junior attorneys as requested by the City Attorney.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.